North Huron council approved a motion from Denise Lockie, community engagement coordinator, adopting an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Musical Muskrat Festival, a popular annual event that ran for 18 years until COVID restrictions halted in-person activities.
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Wingham BIA lays out 2023 beautification plans
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) appeared as a delegation at North Huron’s council meeting on April 17 to update them on their 2023 beautification projects.
Wingham-Lucknow U13 86ers capture provincial title
The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 ‘C’ Girls squad are provincial champions.
Stolen McDonald’s drive-thru sign, 10 road signs recovered in Wingham
An investigation conducted by the Huron County OPP involving an abandoned vehicle in a ditch in Wingham has resulted in stolen property being recovered and criminal charges laid against a Morris-Turnberry resident.
UPDATE: North Huron burn ban in effect until further notice
The Township of North Huron has announced a burn ban is in place for the entire township, until further notice.
UPDATE: Fire Marshal’s Office, police investigating ACW barn fire
The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and Huron County OPP are investigating yesterday’s structure fire on Market Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.
South Bruce issues burn ban, effective April 13
South Bruce’s fire chief has issued an open-air burn ban in the municipality.
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
Second annual Candlelight Memorial Walk deemed a success
Despite the cold north wind, the candles flickered and a large number of bundled-up participants attended the second annual Candlelight Memorial Walk.
Huron Quakers host national visitors
The Huron Quakers recently hosted visitors from the board of the national church organization, Canadian Yearly Meeting.
Memories of Wingham: Barb Nicholson
My early memories of Wingham began in 1949 at age 10, when our family left grandparents and extended family behind in Uxbridge and moved to 73 Catherine St., Wingham in a newly built subdivision known as Hillcrest.
Neyaashiinigmiing man struck and killed by suspected drunk driver in Las Vegas
On April 4, Heidi Elliott received news that broke her heart – a call that nobody ever wants to get, telling her of the unexpected and tragic death of her beloved husband and best friend, Geewadin Elliott.
Chippewas of Saugeen prevail in court
A long and exhausting land claim dispute has been decided, and the outcome is much different this time.
South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team holds two-day event in Teeswater
The South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team held a two-day forum event at the Teeswater-Culross Community Center on April 4 and April 5. The event included several speakers, panelists, and experts from the nuclear industry in Canada and worldwide.
‘The Great Disconnect’ showing in Wingham, April 18
A film that looks at community well-being, achieving optimal health, and overcoming loneliness and social isolation will be screened at Maitland River Elementary School on Tuesday, April 18, followed by a discussion.
